Volunteer at SGIFF
Good news! We’re now recruiting volunteers for its 35th edition. We are seeking volunteers at SGIFF who share our love for independent films and passion in fostering a vibrant film community.
As a volunteer at SGIFF, you will have the opportunity to learn what happens behind the scenes of a film festival, meet industry professionals and be among the first audiences in Singapore to watch some of the best new independent films.
This year, we also look to refine our volunteer management policy and introduce an all-new volunteer rewards programme that includes perks such as a thank-you party, movie vouchers, merchandise, and more.
If you’re interested in being a part of this year’s Festival, please complete the online application form from now until 30 October 2024.
Please also ensure that you’re able to attend the compulsory online briefing on Saturday 16 November (11am – 12pm OR 2pm – 3pm).
Thank you for your support and we look forward to having you on board! For any enquiries, please reach out to us at volunteers@sgiff.com.
Volunteer Roles
Front-of-House Volunteers are the first point of contact for festival-goers. FOH Volunteers play a crucial role in the festival’s success and help us achieve our mission to share unique perspectives of filmmakers from all over the world.
They are responsible for customer service at the information desk, ticketing management, ushering and providing stagehand support, crowd management, merchandise sales and to assist SGIFF Venue Manager where required. Volunteers should be willing to commit to at least 4 shifts, each shift will last up to 6 hours.
More Information on shifts
1) Weekdays screening from 5pm to approx 11pm (last screening or whichever is earlier)
2) Weekends screening (2 shifts) from 11am to approx 11pm (last screening or whichever is earlier)
3) Volunteers are also required to assist in post screening activities
General Requirements for all Volunteers
- Preferably aged 16 and above (as of October 2024)
- Comfortable with interacting with the general public
- Proactive and takes initiative,works well in a team
- Possess a customer service attitude and approachable
- Able to handle some physical work and irregular hours
- Volunteers should be willing to commit to at least 4 shifts, each shift will last 6 hours.
Hospitality volunteers should be willing to commit to the festival duration.
Host Volunteers (HV) are the first and key point of contact between the international guests and SGIFF. Hospitality Officers are responsible for receiving, welcoming and sending off guests. They work closely with the Hospitality IC to look after the well-being of guests and more importantly, be a host to the guests during their stay in Singapore.
Festival Events Volunteers (EV) are our anchors at the Festival Lounge and networking sessions, receptions, parties, socials and lunches will be organised. EVs are responsible for the upkeep of the Festival Lounge vicinity, support our Hospitality operations, and assist with any Festival-related queries.
General Requirements for all Volunteers
- Preferably aged 16 and above (as of October 2024)
- Comfortable with interacting with the general public
- Proactive and takes initiative,works well in a team
- Possess a customer service attitude and approachable
- Able to handle some physical work and irregular hours
- Volunteers should be willing to commit to at least 4 shifts, each shift will last 6 hours.
Event Photographers & Videographers capture remarkable moments of the Festival. Exclusive access will be given to the relevant SGIFF events that require photography and videography. This includes screenings, masterclasses, post-screening discussions, social sessions, and more. The Festival will credit the photographers and videographers (or their company) on the Festival website, as well as on the future use of their photographs. Volunteers should be willing to commit to at least 3 shifts.
General Requirements for all Volunteers
- Preferably aged 16 and above (as of October 2024)
- Comfortable with interacting with the general public
- Proactive and takes initiative,works well in a team
- Possess a customer service attitude and approachable
- Able to handle some physical work and irregular hours
- Volunteers should be willing to commit to at least 4 shifts, each shift will last 6 hours.